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“Fiction is a branch of neurology: the scenarios of nerve and blood vessels are the written mythologies of memory and desire.”

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J. G. Ballard
J. G. Ballard

J.G. Ballard was a prominent British novelist known for his unique science fiction and post-apocalyptic themes. His works often explore technology, consumerism, and human psychology, having a profound impact on subsequent literature and cinema. more

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